Definition
瞻仰 (zhān yǎng) is a formal verb meaning 'to pay one's respects by viewing' a deceased person's remains, portrait, or a memorial site. Unlike 敬重 or 崇敬 (which focus on inner respect), 瞻仰 emphasizes the physical act of viewing with reverence. It is more specific than 仰望 (to look up at/ admire) and is used only for solemn, ceremonial occasions.
verb
to pay one's respects by viewing (a revered person's portrait, remains, or memorial site)
Examples
- ，瞻仰。Qīngmíngjié, xǔduō shìmín qù língyuán zhān yǎng lièshì.On Qingming Festival, many citizens go to the cemetery to pay respects to the martyrs.
- 瞻仰。Cānguānzhě huái zhe chóngjìng de xīnqíng zhān yǎng le wěirén de gùjū.The visitors, with reverence, visited the great person's former residence.
- 瞻仰。Tā tèdì gǎn dào Běijīng zhān yǎng rénmín yīngxióng jìniànbēi.He made a special trip to Beijing to pay respects at the Monument to the People's Heroes.
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